Explained: Why there is no reserve day for India-England semi-final but South Africa clash has one


India will face England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 in Guyana on Thursday (June 27), but the match does not have a reserve day. In a strange situation, a clash between South Africa and Afghanistan, Australia or Bangladesh will have one. India and England faced each other in the 2022 semi-finals.

India-England T20 WC 2022 clash has no reserve day

HIGHLIGHTS

  • India will face England on July 27
  • South Africa faces Afghanistan, Australia or Bangladesh
  • India-England has no reserve day

India will face England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Providence Stadium In Guyana Thursday, July 27 after a 29-point victory over Australia at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St. Lucia. The Rohit Sharma-led side topped Group 1 with three wins from three while England came second after a defeat to South Africa and wins against the United States and West Indies.

While revenge will be on India’s mind as the two teams clash in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Adeliade. The Jos Buttler-led side had handed India one of their most embarrassing defeats in history with a 10-wicket victory.

Why is there no reserve day for India and England?

A huge threat of rain looms over the match as the weather in Guyana paints a worrying picture for both sides with a 75% chance of rain during the match. It is worth remembering that even if South Africa’s clash against Australia, Bangladesh or Afghanistan in Trinidad has a reserve day, India and England do not have their luxury, the match having to start only 48 hours before the final and one additional day. day is not possible because there is only one day between the semi-final and the final. On the other hand, the first semi-final will take place on Wednesday (July 26), giving teams the opportunity to have a reserve day on Thursday.

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